Every Moment of Your life is Meaningful.

I am pretty sure that God gave Susan Young the devotional Jesus Calling just for me.

Okay...so maybe other people benefit from it too. :)

I was given the book last year...by someone.  I don't know who.  It was just a gift someone thought I would benefit from.  But in that time it has come to be one of my most treasured possessions.  Because at times it has words that speak so directly to my soul that I know God wants me to hear just those words. I love how He does that :)

Last month Thomas Nelson decided to do a daily email with Jesus Calling...of course I signed up.  Sometimes I do not get a chance to read the days devotional as I am caught up with something in the Word or another devotional (ok I will admit I have a slight weakness for devotional books...I have several and they all are my "favorite")  

I have very much enjoyed reading the emails as they come late in the day and at some point I usually get a chance to read it... Today was such a day.

As I opened today's email this is what it said:

I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS. These were the last

words I spoke before ascending into heaven. I continue to

proclaim this promise to all who will listen. People respond

to My continual Presence in various ways. Most Christians

accept this teaching as truth but ignore it in their daily living.

Some ill-taught or wounded believers fear (and may even

resent) My awareness of all they do, say, and think. A few

people center their lives around this glorious promise and

find themselves blessed beyond all expectations.

When My Presence is the focal point of your consciousness,

all the pieces of your life fall into place. As you gaze at Me

through the eyes of your heart, you can see the world

around you from My perspective. The fact that I am with

you makes every moment of your life meaningful.

Sarah Young -- Jesus Calling

Read that last sentence again.

Are there just some days you wonder...  Why am I here?  What is my purpose?  Is there really a plan for my life?  Is there meaning to my life?

Because He is with you.  Your Life has meaning.

I know this in my head and my heart.  But sometimes you just need to hear it, in a different way.

Today was one of those days.  And He sent me another gift for my journey.

Is there something you know (that you know:) but you have just needed to hear lately in a different way?

Comments

[Joye]

I love Jesus Calling. I pray that I will heed his voice! Lately, I've been just needing to hear him remind me that his grace is sufficient for me!

Thank you for all your sweet comments--I am so excited to "meet" you!

[David]

Kristen, that's the exact same thing for me...honouring obedience.

Wow!

[Kristen {dancing in the margins}]

I think lately, even though I know that I know, I've needed to hear that the Lord honors obedience...even when it is hard. And when it feels like He isn't responding. There is coming a day when He will look us in the eye and say, "Well done..."